GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |